The Green Seminary Initiative

Please spread the word of this job announcement at Drew, with room for a subfocus on nature/ecology in the history of Christianity.

Drew University Theological School invites applications for a tenure-track position in the History of Christianities at the rank of Assistant Professor, to begin in August 2022. A passion and ability to teach decolonizing approaches to pre- and early modern Christian/religious communities and thought will be essential for this position. We seek a versatile, engaging scholar-teacher with a deep ability to mentor masters-level students (MDiv, MATM, MAR, and STM), most of whom are pursuing ministerial vocations in congregations, social advocacy, or chaplaincy; to contribute to our large DMin program; and also to serve as a resource for students in our three PhD programs (Bible and Cultures; Theological and Philosophical Studies in Religion; and Social Ethics).

The successful candidate will have the capacity to work effectively with an exceptionally diverse student body. Whether team teaching across disciplines in the required MDiv courses or designing innovative electives in their areas of specialization, they will explore approaches to coloniality/decoloniality that include robust engagement with our faculty-shared values: attention to matters of race/ethnicity, gender/sexuality, ecology/ecojustice, and multireligious relationships in their complex intersections with Christian histories. The teaching load for the position is four regular courses distributed over the academic year, plus a fifth course or the equivalent in other forms of mentoring.

Assistant Professor of the History of Christianities Drew University Theological School invites applications for a tenure-track position in the History of Christianities at the rank of Assistant Professor, to begin in August 2022. A passion and ability to teach decolonizing approaches to pre- and early modern Christian/religious communities and though...

Don't miss this gathering!

On 9 November, join women faith leaders from Africa, Asia, & Latin America for a live overview of what's happening on the ground at the UN Climate Talks.

R.S.V.P. here: actionnetwork.org/forms/lessons-from-cop26



Image description: A blue graphic with white and green lettering says "Lessons from COP 26. A brief overview of what's happening in Glasgow. Tuesday, 9 November 2021. 1 p m Glasgow. 8 am New York. 10 am Rio de Janeiro. 4 p m Nairobi. 8 p m Jakarta. At the bottom is the GreenFaith logo. On the right is an image of planet earth.

The United Methodist Creation Justice Movement is seeking to hire a part time Communications Assistant. More details here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1376CtIKtgeLKax7iBDfYjKSZxvYoNqCR8gErZt3LUFc/edit?usp=sharing

Pease join GreenFaith for the May 19 call at 12 pm or 7 pm ET for moral inspiration and to learn about we're opposed to fossil fuels. Author and longtime friend Bill McKibben will join us as well as religious activists from the U.S., Africa, and Indonesia call us to act. You’ll connect with allies in small groups and we’ll commit to action, together. Sign up here to join our May Eco-Theology Call: No New Fossil Fuels: https://greenfaith.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAkdOuprDouHta4aUidFxpIMRIkq7jrPZxw?fbclid=IwAR2Eitx3I1qnQWv-6mF2k656lYJirnl2XZzj9ceRWa1xK53qQuNxrtAhERA

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: May Eco-Theology Call- No New Fossil Fuels. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting. DATE: 5/19/2021 TIME: 12pm ET OR 7pm ET Join this call (at either time) to learn from high level and grassroots leaders of faith around the world who are organizing so that there are no new fossil fuels. This call will last for 90 minutes.

Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary is so pleased to announce to you an exciting new opportunity developed through the seminary’s new Center for Climate Justice and Faith.

Certificate in Climate Justice and Faith a cohort-based, online trans-continental curriculum which empowers participants to cultivate moral, spiritual, and practical power for leadership in the work of climate justice in communities of faith and in collaboration with others. Topics covered include theology, ethics, and spirituality related...

I am pleased to share with you this video of the wonderful Passover Earth seder that happened last Thursday. I really enjoyed attending, and what a wonderful opportunity for any of your students who have never attended a seder. The event was led by Rabbi Ellen Berstein, a long time leader in Judaism and Ecology. It is described as a "Passover festival of text, music and earthy delights. We will be reading from Rabbi Ellen Bernstein’s The Promise of the Land, a haggadah which illuminates the deep ecological dimensions of the Passover seder, and enjoying traditional Passover music as interpreted by Rabbi Cantor George Mordecai and friends. Many special guests from around the world will help us create an uplifting and meaningful service.
Share the seder with Dr. David Abram, Rabbi Phyllis Berman, Rabbi Ellen Bernstein, Rabbi Shefa Gold, Rabbi Lenny Gordon, Anna Herman, Dr. Joy Ladin, Dr. Lori Lefkowitz, SooJi Min-Maranda, Rabbi Cantor George Mordecai, Dr. Shamu Sadeh, Nigel Savage, SJ Seldin, Rabba Kaya Stern-Kaufman, Rabbi Daniel Swartz, Ilana Trachtman, Rabbi Arthur Waskow, Hadassah Weinmartin, and more."

Dr. Ted Hiebert, who has been a major support to the Green Seminary initiative, has a part in it!

A Passover Earth Seder for Everyone (Rabbi Ellen Bernstein and friends)

Union Theological Seminary has formally declared a climate emergency by making a commitment to become an ecologically-resilient and green institution. The resolution initiates a process for the formulation of a 10-year Climate Mobilization Plan. https://utsnyc.edu/climate-emergency/

Union Theological Seminary Declares a Climate Emergency | Union Theological Seminary Organizing efforts to formally recognize the global climate crisis led by student Eco-Justice Caucus (February 10, 2021) Union Theological Seminary in the City of New York has formally declared a climate emergency by making a commitment to become an ecologically-resilient and green institution. Appr...

Wonderful array of Jewish and interfaith events, talks, seders..

Big Bold Jewish Climate Fest

kicks off on November 18! Join and partners all over the globe for a series of multi-faith TEDx events to mark the next chapter in the fight for faith-based climate justice: linktr.ee/greenfaithintl

The GreenFaith Fellowship program is designed to recognize, affirm, and train people who either have spent time and energy at the intersection of religion/faith and environmental/climate justice and need to be affirmed OR to engage the education and training of people who want to dig deep into how their faith compels them to be part of a culture shift to respond to climate change and other environmental issues.

GreenFaith Fellows will gather virtually for 11 online meetings and one in-person retreat (as the COVID-19 pandemic allows) from January 2021-November 2021. The cost of the fellowship program is $1500, with scholarships available.

Apply here: https://bit.ly/GFFellow2021. Applications are due September 15.

The Evangelical Environmental Network is hosting a webinar series that could be of interest. The first one starts tomorrow.

Climate Solutions Webinar Series Join EEN for 6 webinars featuring experts, pastors, and community leaders to discuss various solutions to the climate crisis.

Join us on Thursday!

REMINDER: Our Faith Community Call for Care and Resilience is back this Thursday. This month we’re excited to have Acharya Arawana Hayashi with us. Arawana is a choreographer, performer and educator. She currently heads the creation of Social Presencing Theater (SPT) for the Presencing Institute.

You can still register to attend our call at either 11am or at 4 pm (New York Time) by following this link: bit.ly/JulyFaithCommunityCall